Barbara Egan Lyon

LYON, Barbara Egan
On February 23, 2010, Barbara Egan Lyon passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility after a long illness. Her family deeply mourns their loss, but are all grateful she is now at peace. Barbara was born in Kaukauna, WI, April 17, 1920, to Omar and Grace Egan. She has been a resident of Elmira, NY since the age of 17. She graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights and attended Cazenovia Junior College in Cazenovia, NY. She then enrolled in nurse's training at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira. Barbara was actively employed as a nurse in the Elmira area for many years. She raised four children with her husband of 70 years, Garnet R. Lyon, who survives her. She is also survived by daughter, Ronda Lyon Allen, Pittsford, NY, Jon Garnet Lyon, Delavan, NY, Nancy Ann Mitchell, Ulladulla, Australia, and Robert G. Lyon, Elmira, New York; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death most recently were brothers, Donald Egan, Gordon Egan, and sister, Jean Egan Merry of Horseheads, NY. Barbara was loved deeply by her family. She was active as a community volunteer and loved to read. Contributions can be made to the Steele Memorial Library in Elmira in her name. A private family ceremony will be held at a future date at Laurel Hill Cemetery near Odessa, NY. Local arrangements have been made through Caywood Funeral Home, Elmira, NY.